Maintenance Specialist

John Lewis Partnership; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a qualified Trade Specialist to join their dynamic engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your construction and engineering expertise to deliver essential maintenance and project tasks across a diverse building portfolio. Your contributions will ensure the safety, compliance, and reliability of operations within a cutting-edge distribution network. If you are passionate about driving improvements and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong vocational background in construction or engineering.
• Comprehensive understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized maintenance and project work in a 24-hour environment.
• Maintain effective communication with Engineering Shift Managers.

Skills

Construction experience

Engineering experience

Health & Safety legislation knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship (CITB, CGLI or equivalent)

IOSH / NEBOSH qualification

Tools

IT Systems for work facilitation

Job description

Apply on JLP Jobs - the official careers website for John Lewis Partnership, John Lewis & Partners, and Waitrose & Partners.

Salary

£31,600 - £49,800 (dependent on experience and qualifications).

Contract type

This position is a permanent contract.

Location

This role is based across our Magna Park and Fenny Lock National Distribution Centres.

Working hours

This role is for 37.5 hours per week. The working hours are 08:00 - 16:00, Monday to Friday.

Please note, internally this role is known as 'Engineering Trade Specialist'.

Key responsibilities

1. Internal delivery of specialised maintenance, change, and project work, reducing/eliminating external contractor dependence in a 24-hour environment where SLA is often business-critical.
2. Demonstrating an understanding of branch plant and equipment and assisting in maintaining its operation.
3. Achieving first-fix on building fabric, fixtures, and equipment, supporting the Engineering Technician team, demonstrating the following skillsets:
   1. Articulate in design and planning, specification setting, and project delivery in a CDM-governed environment.
   2. Action change-work in the branch to meet operational demands - ensuring time schedules are met.
   3. Understand and use the IT Systems to action and facilitate work.
   4. Maintain effective communication links with Engineering Shift Managers and project coordinators.
   5. Resolve operational issues promptly, courteously, and effectively.
4. Contribute to a safe working environment demonstrating subject knowledge relating to legislative and health and safety requirements within the workplace.
5. Consistently carry out safe practices in line with risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.

Essential skills/experience you’ll need

• Strong vocational background with proven construction / engineering experience.
• A comprehensive understanding of Health & Safety legislation in a commercial and industrial environment.

Desirable skills/experience you may have

• Apprenticeship-served (CITB, CGLI or equivalent).
• CSCS accreditation.
• IPAF & PASMA, Working at Height trained.
• First-Aid qualified.
• IOSH / NEBOSH.

#LI-HEADOFFICE

Are you a qualified and experienced building trade professional looking for a dynamic role within a cutting-edge network engineering team? We're seeking a Trade Specialist to bring your expertise to life, delivering a wide range of planned, reactive, remedial, and project tasks across our diverse building portfolio.

You'll be instrumental in maintaining our building fabric and driving value-added improvements, directly contributing to the smooth operation of our increasingly automated and manual environments. Collaborating with campus engineering technicians, you'll leverage your deep understanding of branch plant and equipment to ensure their optimal performance.

This is a pivotal role within our Primary Distribution network, the engine behind c.75% of our 24/7 e-commerce business. Your timely delivery of projects, services, and materials is crucial to maintaining the safety, compliance, and reliability of our buildings, directly impacting our success.